In 2023, Italy led the global exports of woven fabrics of combed wool or combed fine animal hair at a weight not exceeding 300 g/m² with 49.99% share by kilograms, followed by China at 21.75%, and the United Kingdom at 13.27%. The United Arab Emirates saw a significant year-on-year increase of 1.33%, while traditional exporters like Japan and Germany experienced declines of 15.83% and 8.33%, respectively. Emerging markets such as Romania showed growth at 4.66%, whereas some smaller markets like Ukraine and Bulgaria witnessed sharp declines at over 29% each. Long-term trends indicate steady growth for Italy and China, while Europe shows mixed performance with declines largely offsetting gains.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in manufacturing hubs towards Asia, impacting European countries' market shares and driving growth in developing nations. The evolving focus on sustainable and ethically sourced materials might also reshape market dynamics, propelling countries with robust sustainability measures into more dominant positions.
Top countries in Export of Woven Fabrics of Combed Wool or of Combed Fine Animal Hair of a Weight Not Exceeding 300 g/m2 Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 49.99 | 2023 | +0.44% | +0.83% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 21.75 | 2023 | +0.87% | +0.56% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 13.27 | 2023 | +4.93% | +0.13% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Arab Emirates | 11.37 | 2023 | +6.37% | +1.33% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 7.07 | 2023 | -0.44% | -3.05% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 4.72 | 2023 | -8.66% | -8.33% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 3.32 | 2023 | +4.28% | +4.66% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Japan | 1.52 | 2023 | -18.17% | -15.83% | View data |
| 9 | 9 South Korea | 1.29 | 2023 | -4.28% | -5.99% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 0.93 | 2023 | +2.88% | -1.5% | View data |
